Category : Search result: rail accident


Krakow tram crash injures 35, driver critical

A serious tram collision in Krakow, Poland, has left 35 people injured, including a child. One driver is fighting for life. Read the latest on the emergency response and recent transport incidents in Central Europe.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.

Empty Manchester-London Train to Run for 5 Months

The 7am Avanti West Coast express from Manchester to London is cut from the December timetable, but the train will run empty for crew logistics. Discover the impact on passengers and taxpayers.

Rail fares frozen for first time in 30 years

The UK government confirms an unprecedented rail fare freeze, saving commuters on expensive routes over £300 annually. Part of a wider plan for a modernised, publicly-owned Great British Railways.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

New Oxford-Milton Keynes Rail Line Delayed Until 2026

A key East West Rail link between Oxford and Milton Keynes faces a 2026 delay due to a 'driver-only operation' dispute with the RMT union, which warns of industrial action. Discover the implications.

Dozens injured in Czech Republic train collision

An express train collision in southern Czech Republic leaves dozens injured and halts traffic. Authorities are investigating the cause of the morning crash. Read the latest updates.

Major Rail Disruption After Police Incident

Severe rail disruption hits England and Wales after police incident near Newport. Multiple routes affected with replacement transport arranged. Latest travel updates.

Festive train dates to avoid revealed

New analysis reveals the busiest UK train days this Christmas. Discover which festive dates to avoid for a smoother journey and plan your travel now.

Sleeper Train vs Flight: The Surprising Winner

A savvy traveller discovers why overnight rail journeys are beating flights for comfort, cost and adventure across Britain. Her eye-opening experience reveals the hidden benefits of slow travel.

Newcastle to Sydney bullet train debate heats up

A fierce debate is unfolding over whether the Newcastle to Sydney leg should be prioritised over other sections of Australia's planned Melbourne to Brisbane high-speed rail, with experts divided on the strategic benefits.

Damson Idris's nephew, 7, dies in Huntingdon train crash

Exclusive: Seven-year-old Junior Alexander, nephew of Snowfall actor Damson Idris, has been identified as the youngest victim of the devastating Huntingdon train collision that claimed multiple lives and left families shattered.

Huntingdon rail chaos continues for third day

Commuters from Huntingdon face ongoing disruption as critical signal failure between Peterborough and London causes widespread cancellations and severe delays on LNER and Thameslink services.

Hero driver stops derailed train at 80mph

Miraculous escape as express train derails at high speed in Cambridgeshire, with heroic driver preventing major disaster through quick thinking and exceptional skill.

Page 1 of 4